Candy treats await those willing to get damp

Halloween in the harbor proved to be more of a trick and less of a treat as a light rain kept some of the erstwhile candy collectors from making the rounds that typically have packed Harborview Drive in past years. For those willing to get a little damp, the treats were flowing forth from businesses and even one residence on Harborview. Jackie Olivier, with some able assistance from her friend, Kathy Barker, had the music pumping, the front porch all decked out and a cauldron brimming with candy for those willing to hike the steps leading to her house. "I like doing this every year," Olivier said. "The businesses shouldn't have all the fun." Fun was had in the streets as well, with McBecklands Ladies Boutique using its large display windows to feature live characters wielding a knife and sawing on a leg — all in good fun, of course.

Who’s scaring who? Jeff Ivey (not pictured) and Keith Petteys, right, help promote a live window display at McBecklands Ladies Boutique courtesy of Harborstone Credit Union, while outside Nathan Curl, 4, (skeleton) with his mom, Amanda, at his back and Brett Lyon, 15, (Predator) all of Gig Harbor, look in.

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Preston Bischof, 5, of Southworth makes a quick selection while inside the Flowers To Go shop on Judson Street.

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Aiden Hix, 3, of Gig Harbor begins his trick or treating with the helpful guidance of his dad, Dan Galvan.

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Lakewood resident Samantha Rizon, 5, looks in the box of goodies being held by Mike Runion of 7Seas Brewery.

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Gig Harbor residents Gavin Grice, 5, in front, flanked by his dad, Nathan, trick or treat as the Yip Yips from Sesame Street.

Some costumes take a little more thought to develop, such as the one worn by Zach Louman, 11, of Gig Harbor. He came dressed as “The Family Guy” chicken with its head cut off. Accompanying him is his dad, Joch.